July is going to be a great month packed full of excellent events that are taking place all around Brisbane. Whether you want to challenge yourself physically or experience a different culture, there is something for you taking place in July.
On Saturday, July 3rd, the Teneriffe Festival will be taking place outside of the Nova 106.9 studios on Commercial Road. The festival promises to have a little big of something for everyone. Some of the events include fashion parades, an outdoor picture show, cooking demonstrations, and a craft market. Some of Australia’s biggest bands and DJ’s will also be performing throughout the day. This is definitely a great event to attend for the whole entire family.
Sunday, July 4th, is Steam Train Sunday. On Steam Train Sunday you will be able to travel all through Brisbane on a historic steam train. This will allow you to relive the past and experience the wonder of a bygone era. You can board the train at Roma Street Station and then take the one hour trip through the city. Along the route you will pass through twenty different stations and cross over two different rivers. You can book your ride through The Workshops Rail Museum.
The weekend of July 3rd and 4th will also gives runners a great opportunity to showcase their skills at the 2010 Gold Coast Airport Marathon. The race will feature a 42.2km marathon, a 21.1km half marathon, a 10km run, a 5km challenge, and Junior Dash races for the children. There will be a running event for everyone in the family. In 2009, over 23,000 people from 40 different countries took place in the races. The course for the 2010 Gold Coast Airport Marathon is known around the world for its flat, scenic, and fast course that is quite technical in nature. The hinterland provides a gorgeous background for the race.
The Brisbane French Festival will take place on Saturday, July 17th at the Cultural Forecourt. This will be an event to celebrate all things French. At the Brisbane French Festival, you will be able to experience French language, history, businesses, games, art, and sports. There will also be entertainment for the whole family. This is a great opportunity to get out and experience all of the French culture right in Brisbane.
The Centenary Rocks! Festival will be taking place on Saturday, July 24th and Sunday, July 25th at the Rocks Riverside Park The Centenary Rocks! Festival gives businesses, clubs, organizations, and community groups an opportunity to network with one another and promote themselves. Through this, they are able to raise awareness about what they do and enhance their profiles. There will also be local and Brisbane based performers playing music for the crowds. Some of the performers include Silken Thomas, the Chris Poulsen Trio, and Stockade. Last year 10,000 people attended the festival and more are expected this year.
With so many events to choose from in July, the only problem will be finding time to do them all!
